SPECIFICATION FOR ALUMINUM AND

ALUMINUM-ALLOY BAR, ROD, AND WIRE

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(Identical with ASTM Specification B 211-99 except that certification has been made mandatory.) 01

1. Scope 2.2 ASTM Standards:

B 557 Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and
1.1 This specification covers rolled or cold-finished
bar, rod, and wire in alloys (Note 1) and tempers as Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
shown in Table 1. B 594 Practice for Ultrasonic Inspection of Aluminum-
Alloy Wrought Products for Aerospace Applications
NOTE 1 — Throughout this specification use of the term alloy in B 597 Practice for Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys
the general sense includes aluminum as well as aluminum alloy. B 660 Practices for Packaging /Packing of Aluminum and
Magnesium Products
NOTE 2 — The term cold finished is used to indicate the type of
surface finish, sharpness of angles, and dimensional tolerances pro- B 666 /B 666M Practice for Identification Marking of
duced by drawing through a die. Aluminum Products
E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data
NOTE 3 — See Specification B 221 for aluminum and aluminum- to Determine Conformance With Specifications
alloy extruded bars, rods, wire, shapes, and tubes; and Specification
B 316 for aluminum and aluminum-alloy rivet and cold-heading E 34 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Aluminum
wire and rods. and Aluminum-Base Alloys
E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals
1.2 Alloy and temper designations are in accordance
and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Compo-
with ANSI H35.1. The equivalent UNS alloy designa-
sition
tions are those of Table 2 preceded by A9, for example,
E 227 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
A91100 for aluminum 1100 in accordance with Practice
E 527. Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
Point-to-Plane Technique
1.3 A complete metric companion to Specification E 290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for
B 211 has been developed—B 211M; therefore, no Ductility
metric equivalents are presented in this specification. E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
E 607 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
1.4 For acceptance criteria for inclusion of new Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
aluminum and aluminum alloys in this specification, Point-to-Plane Technique, Nitrogen Atmosphere
see Annex A2. E 716 Practices for Sampling Aluminum and Aluminum
Alloys for Spectrochemical Analysis
E 1004 Test Method for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current)
Measurements of Electrical Conductivity
2. Referenced Documents E 1251 Test Method for Optical Emission Spectrometric
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect Analysis of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys by the
on date of material purchase form a part of this Argon Atmosphere, Point-to-Plane, Unipolar Self Ini-
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G 47 Test Method for Determining Susceptibility to 3.1.10 supplier — includes only the category of
Stress-Corrosion Cracking of 2XXX and 7XXX Alu- jobbers and distributors as distinct from producers.
minum-Alloy Products
3.1.11 wire — a solid section long in relation to
2.3 ANSI Standards: its cross-sectional dimensions, having a cross section
H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Alu- that is round, hexagonal, or octagonal and whose diame-
minum ter, width, or greatest distance between parallel faces
H35.2 Dimensional Tolerances for Aluminum Mill is less than 0.375 in., or having a symmetrical cross
Products section that is square or rectangular (excluding flattened
2.4 Federal Standard: wire) with sharp or rounded corners or edges.
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) 3.2 Description of Term Specific to This Standard:
2.5 Military Standard: 3.2.1 capable of — The term capable of as used
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage in this specification means that the test need not be
2.6 Aerospace Material Specification: performed by the producer of the material. However,
AMS-H-6088 Heat Treatment of Aluminum Alloys should subsequent testing by the purchaser establish
that the material does not meet these requirements, the
material shall be subject to rejection.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
4. Ordering Information
3.1.1 alclad wire — wire having on its surface a
metallurgically bonded aluminum or aluminum-alloy 4.1 Orders for material to this specification shall
coating that is anodic to the core alloy to which it is include the following information:
bonded, thus electrolytically protecting the core alloy
4.1.1 This specification designation (which includes
against corrosion.
the number, the year, and the revision letter, if appli-
3.1.2 bar — a solid product that is long in relation cable),
to cross section which is square or rectangular (exclud-
4.1.2 Quantity in pieces or pounds,
ing plate and flattened wire) with sharp or rounded
corners or edges, or is a regular hexagon or octagon, 4.1.3 Alloy (Section 7),
and in which at least one perpendicular distance between
parallel faces is 0.375 in. or greater. 4.1.4 Temper (Section 9),

3.1.3 cold-finished bar — bar brought to final 4.1.5 Product Form — Rolled or cold-finished bar,
dimensions by cold working to obtain improved surface rolled or cold finished rod, or wire,
finish and dimensional tolerances.
4.1.6 Geometry and Dimensions — Diameter for
3.1.4 cold-finished rod — rod brought to final rounds; distance across flats for square-cornered squares,
dimensions by cold working to obtain improved surface hexagons, or octagons; width and depth for square-
finish and dimensional tolerances. cornered rectangles (orders for squares, hexagons, octa-
gons, or rectangles with rounded corners usually require
3.1.5 drawn wire — wire brought to final dimen-
a drawing),
sions by drawing through a die.
3.1.6 flattened and slit wire — flattened wire which 4.1.7 Length,
has been slit to obtain square edges. 4.1.8 Tensile property limits and dimensional toler-
3.1.7 flattened wire — a solid section having two ances for sizes not covered in Table 1 and in ANSI
parallel flat surfaces and rounded edges produced by H35.2, respectively.
roll-flattening round wire. 4.2 Additionally, orders for material to this specifica-
3.1.8 producer — the primary manufacturer of the tion shall include the following information when re-
material. quired by the purchaser:
3.1.9 rod — a solid product 0.375 in. or greater 4.2.1 Whether heat treatment in accordance with
in diameter that is long in relation to cross section. Practice B 597 is required (8.2),

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4.2.2 Whether 7075-O material is required to de- 6.2.2 For nonheat-treated tempers, an inspection
velop requirements for T73 temper (see 10.1.2), lot shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material
of the same mill form, alloy, temper, and nominal
4.2.3 Whether bend testing is required for 2017,
dimensions subjected to inspection at one time.
2024, or 3003 (Section 12),
4.2.4 When specified finish of bar and rod is not
required (Section 16), 7. Chemical Composition
4.2.5 Whether marking for identification is required 7.1 Limits — The bars, rods, and wire shall conform
(Section 17), to the chemical composition limits specified in Table
2. Conformance shall be determined by the producer
4.2.6 Whether ultrasonic inspection is required by analyzing samples taken at the time the ingots are
(Section 18, Table 3), poured, or samples taken from the finished or semifin-
4.2.7 Whether inspection or witness of inspection ished product. If the producer has determined the
and tests by the purchaser’s representative is required chemical composition of the material during the course
prior to material shipment (Section 20), of manufacture, sampling and analysis of the finished
product shall not be required.
4.2.8 Certification is required (Section 22), and
NOTE 4 — It is standard practice in the United States aluminum
4.2.9 Whether Practices B 660 apply, and if so, the industry to determine conformance to the chemical composition limits
prior to further processing of ingots into wrought products. Due to
levels of preservation, packaging, and packing required the continuous nature of the process, it is not practical to keep a
(Section 23). specific ingot analysis identified with a specific quantity of finished
material.

7.2 Number of Samples — The number of samples

5. Manufacture taken for determination of chemical composition shall
be as follows:
5.1 The products covered by this specification shall
be produced either by hot extruding and cold finishing 7.2.1 When samples are taken at the time the
or by hot rolling with or without cold finishing, at the ingots are cast, at least one sample shall be taken for
option of the producer. each group of ingots poured simultaneously from the
same source of molten metal.
7.2.2 When samples are taken from the finished
6. Quality Assurance or semifinished product, a sample shall be taken to
6.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Tests — Unless represent each 4000 lb, or fraction thereof, in the lot,
otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, except that no more than one sample shall be required
the producer is responsible for the performance of all per piece.
inspection and test requirements specified herein. The 7.3 Methods of Sampling — Samples for determina-
producer may use his own or any other suitable facilities tion of chemical composition shall be taken in accord-
for the performance of the inspection and test require- ance with one of the following methods:
ments specified herein, unless disapproved by the pur-
chaser in the order or at the time of contract signing. 7.3.1 Samples for chemical analysis shall be taken
The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of from the material by drilling, sawing, milling, turning,
the inspections and tests set forth in this specification clipping, etc., a representative piece or pieces to obtain
where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure a weight of prepared sample not less than 75 g.
that material conforms to prescribed requirements. Sampling shall be in accordance with Practice E 55.
7.3.2 Sampling for spectrochemical analysis shall
6.2 Lot Definition — An inspection lot shall be
be in accordance with Practices E 716. Samples for
defined as follows.
other methods of analysis shall be suitable for the form
6.2.1 For heat-treated tempers, an inspection lot of material being analyzed and the type of analytical
shall consist of an identifiable quantity of material of the method used.
same mill form, alloy, temper, and nominal dimensions
NOTE 5 — It is difficult to obtain a reliable analysis of each of
traceable to a heat-treat lot or lots, and subjected to the components of clad materials using material in its finished state.
inspection at one time. A reasonably accurate determination of the core composition can be

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TABLE 1
MECHANICAL PROPERTY LIMITSA
Tensile Strength,
ksi Yield StrengthB ElongationB in 2
Specified Diameter or (0.2% offset), in. or 4 ×
Temper Thickness, in. min max min, ksi Diameter, min, %

Aluminum 1060

O 0.124 and under 8.0 ... ... ...

0.125 and over 8.0 ... 2.5 25
H14 0.374 and under 12.0 ... 10.0 ...
H18 0.374 and under 16.0 ... 13.0 ...

Aluminum 1100

O 0.124 and under 11.0 15.5 ... ...

0.125 and over 11.0 15.5 3.0 25
H12 0.374 and under 14.0 ... ... ...
H14 0.374 and under 16.0 ... ... ...
H16 0.374 and under 19.0 ... ... ...
H18 0.374 and under 22.0 ... ... ...
H112 all 11.0 ... 3.0 ...
C C
F all ... ...

Alloy 2011

T3 0.125–1.500 45.0 ... 38.0 10

1.501–2.000 43.0 ... 34.0 12
2.001–3.500 42.0 ... 30.0 12
T4 and T451D 0.125–8.000 40.0 ... 18.0 16
T8 0.125–3.250 54.0 ... 40.0 10

Alloy 2014E

O 0.124 and under ... 35.0 ... ...

0.125–8.000 ... 35.0 ... 12
T4, T42F, and T451D 0.124 and under 55.0 ... ... ...
0.125–8.000G 55.0 ... 32.0 16
T6, T62F, and T651D 0.124 and under 65.0 ... ... ...
0.125–8.000G 65.0 ... 55.0 8

Alloy 2017E

O 0.124 and under ... 35.0 ... ...

0.125–8.000 ... 35.0 ... 16
T4, T42F, and T451D 0.124 and under 55.0 ... ... ...
0.125–8.000H 55.0 ... 32.0 12

Alloy 2024E

O 0.124 and under ... 35.0 ... ...

0.125–8.000 ... 35.0 ... 16
T36 0.124 and under 69.0 ... ... ...
0.125–0.375 69.0 ... 52.0 10
T4I 0.124 and under 62.0 ... ... ...
0.125–0.499 62.0 ... 45.0I 10
0.500–4.500G 62.0 ... 42.0I 10
4.501–6.500I 62.0 ... 40.0 10
6.501–8.000J 58.0 ... 38.0 10
T42F 0.124 and under 62.0 ... ... ...
0.125–1.000 62.0 ... 37.0 10
1.001–6.500G 62.0 ... 40.0 10

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TABLE 1
MECHANICAL PROPERTY LIMITSA (CONT’D)
Tensile Strength,
ksi Yield StrengthB ElongationB in 2
Specified Diameter or (0.2% offset), in. or 4 ×
Temper Thickness, in. min max min, ksi Diameter, min, %

Aluminum 2024E (cont’d)

T351D 0.500–6.500G 62.0 ... 45.0 10

T6 0.124 and under 62.0 ... ... ...
0.125–6.500G 62.0 ... 50.0 5
T62F 0.124 and under 60.0 ... ... ...
0.125–6.500G 60.0 ... 46.0 5
T851D 0.500–6.500G 66.0 ... 58.0 5

Alloy 2219

T851D 0.500–2.000 58.0 ... 40.0 4

2.001–4.000 57.0 ... 39.0 4

Alloy 3003

O all 14.0 19.0 5.0 25

H12 0.374 and under 17.0 ... ... ...
H14 0.374 and under 20.0 ... ... ...
H16 0.374 and under 24.0 ... ... ...
H18 0.374 and under 27.0 ... ... ...
H112 all 14.0 ... 5.0 ...
C C
F all ... ...

Alloy 5052

O 0.124 and under ... 32.0 ... ...

0.125 and over 25.0 32.0 9.5 25
H32 0.124 and under 31.0 ... ... ...
0.125–0.374 31.0 ... 23.0 ...
H34 0.374 and under 34.0 ... 26.0 ...
H36 0.124 and under 37.0 ... ... ...
0.125–0.374 37.0 ... 29.0 ...
H38 0.374 and under 39.0 ... ... ...
C C
F all ... ...

Alloy 5056

O 0.124 and under ... 46.0 ... ...

0.125 and over ... 46.0 ... 20
H111 0.374 and under 44.0 ... ... ...
H12 0.374 and under 46.0 ... ... ...
H32 0.374 and under 44.0 ... ... ...
H14 0.374 and under 52.0 ... ... ...
H34 0.374 and under 50.0 ... ... ...
H18 0.374 and under 58.0 ... ... ...
H38 0.374 and under 55.0 ... ... ...
H192 0.374 and under 60.0 ... ... ...
H392 0.374 and under 58.0 ... ... ...

Alclad Alloy 5056

H192 0.374 and under 52.0 ... ... ...

H392 0.374 and under 50.0 ... ... ...
H393 0.120–0.192 54.0 ... 47.0 ...

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TABLE 1
MECHANICAL PROPERTY LIMITSA (CONT’D)
Tensile Strength,
ksi Yield StrengthB ElongationB in 2
Specified Diameter or (0.2% offset), in. or 4 ×
Temper Thickness, in. min max min, ksi Diameter, min, %

Alloy 5154

O all 30.0 41.0 11.0 25

H32 0.374 and under 36.0 ... ... ...
H34 0.374 and under 39.0 ... ... ...
H36 0.374 and under 42.0 ... ... ...
H38 0.374 and under 45.0 ... ... ...
H112 all 30.0 ... 11.0 ...

Alloy 6061E

O 0.124 and under ... 22.0 ... ...

0.125–8.000 ... 22.0 ... 18
T4 and T451D 0.124 and under 30.0 ... ... ...
0.125–8.000H 30.0 ... 16.0 18
T42F 0.125–8.000H 30.0 ... 14.0 18
T6, T62F, and T651D 0.124 and under 42.0 ... ... ...
0.125–8.000H 42.0 ... 35.0 10
T89 and T94 0.374 and under 54.0 ... 47.0 ...

Alloy 6110

T9 0.374 and under 65.0 ... 63.0 2

Alloy 6262

T6 and T651D 0.125–8.000G 42.0 ... 35.0 10

T9 0.125–2.000 52.0 ... 48.0 5
2.001–3.000 50.0 ... 46.0 5

Alloy 7075E

O 0.124 and under ... 40.0 ... ...

0.125–8.000 ... 40.0 ... 10
T6, T62 0.124 and under 77.0 ... 66.0 ...
0.125–4.000K 77.0 ... 66.0 7
T651 0.124 and under 77.0 ... 66.0 ...
0.125–4.000K 77.0 ... 66.0 7
4.001–6.000 75.0 ... 64.0 7
6.001–7.000 73.0 ... 62.0 7
T73 and T7351D 0.124 and under 68.0 ... ... ...
0.125–4.000 68.0 ... 56.0 10
4.001–5.000 66.0 ... 55.0 8

Temper Specified Diameter or Thickness, in. Bend Diameter Factor, N

Alloy 2017

T4, T42, and T451 0.124 and under 3L

0.125–8.000H 6L

Alloy 2024

O 0.124 and under 1

T351, T4, T42 0.124 and under 3
0.125–6.500 6

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TABLE 1
MECHANICAL PROPERTY LIMITSA (CONT’D)
Temper Specified Diameter or Thickness, in. Bend Diameter Factor, N

Alloy 3003

O all 0
H12 0.374 and under 2
H14 0.374 and under 2
H16 0.374 and under 8
A
To determine conformance to this specification, each value for tensile strength and for yield strength shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ksi
and each value for elongation to the nearest 0.5%, both in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29. The basis for establishment
of tensile property limits is shown in Annex A1.
B
The measurement of yield strength and elongation is not required for wire less than 0.125 in. in thickness or diameter.
C
There are no tensile requirements for material in the F temper but it usually can be expected that material 11⁄2 in. or less in thickness or
diameter (except sections over 4 in. in width) will have a strength about equivalent to the H14 or H34 temper. As size increases the strength
decreases to nearly that of the O temper.
D
For stress-relieved tempers, characteristics and properties other than those specified may differ somewhat from the corresponding characteristics
and properties of material in the basic tempers.
E
Also available in the F temper for which no properties are specified and no tension tests are performed but for which tests are performed for
confirmation of heat-treat response as required by Section 10.
F
Material in the T42 or T62 tempers is not available from the materials producers. These properties can usually be obtained by the user when
material is properly solution heat treated or solution and precipitation heat treated from the O or F temper. These properties also apply to
samples of material in the O or F temper that are solution heat treated or solution and precipitation heat treated by the producer to determine
that the material will respond to proper heat treatment. Properties attained by the user, however, may be lower than those listed if the material
has been formed or otherwise cold or hot worked, particularly in the O temper, prior to solution heat treatment.
G
Properties listed for this full size increment are applicable to rod. Properties listed are also applicable to square, rectangular, hexagonal, or
octagonal bar having a maximum thickness of 4 in. and a maximum cross-sectional area of 36 in.2
H
For bar, maximum cross-sectional area is 50 in.2
I
Minimum yield strength of coiled 2024-T4 wire and rod 0.125 in. and larger in thickness or diameter is 40.0 ksi.
J
Properties listed for this size increment are applicable to rod only.
K
For rounds, maximum diameter is 4 in.; for square, hexagonal, or octagonal bar, maximum thickness is 31⁄2 in.; for rectangular bar, maximum
thickness is 3 in. with corresponding maximum width of 6 in.; for rectangular bar less than 3 in. in thickness, maximum width is 10 in.
L
Bend diameter factor values stated for this full size increment apply to T4 product only. Values listed also apply to T451 product in the 0.500–
8.000 in. size range.

made if the cladding is substantially removed prior to analysis. The 8.2 When specified, heat treatment of applicable
cladding composition is more difficult to determine because of the
relatively thin layer and because of diffusion of core elements to tempers in Table 1 shall be in accordance with Practice
the cladding. The correctness of cladding alloy used can usually B 597.
be verified by a combination of metallographic examination and
spectrochemical analysis of the surface at several widely separated
points.

7.4 Method of Analysis — The determination of 9. Tensile Properties of Material As Supplied

chemical composition shall be made in accordance with
suitable chemical (Test Methods E 34) or spectrochemi- 9.1 Limits — The bars, rods, and wire shall conform
cal (Test Methods E 227, E 607, and E 1251) methods. to the tensile requirements specified in Table 1.
Other methods may be used only when no published 9.2 Number of Specimens:
ASTM method is available. In case of dispute, the
methods of analysis shall be agreed upon between the 9.2.1 For material having a nominal weight of
purchaser and the producer. less than 1 lb /linear ft, one tension test specimen shall
be taken for each 1000 lb or fraction thereof in the
lot. Only one specimen shall be taken from any one
8. Heat Treatment piece when more than one piece is available.

8.1 Unless otherwise specified in 8.2, producer or 9.2.2 For material having a nominal weight of 1
supplier heat treatment for the applicable tempers in lb or more /linear ft, one tension test specimen shall
Table 1 shall be in accordance with AMS-H-6088. be taken for each 1000 ft or fraction thereof in the

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TABLE 2
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION LIMITSA,B,C
Other
ElementsD

Alloy Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Magnesium Chromium Zinc Bismuth Lead Titanium Each TotalE Aluminum

1060 0.25 0.35 0.05 0.03 0.03 ... 0.05 ... ... 0.03 0.03F ... 99.60 min G
1100 0.95 Si + Fe 0.05–0.20 0.05 ... ... 0.10 ... ... ... 0.05 0.15 99.00 min G

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2011 0.40 0.7 5.0–6.0 ... ... ... 0.30 0.20–0.6 0.20–0.6 ... 0.05 0.15 remainder
2014 0.50–1.2 0.7 3.9–5.0 0.40–1.2 0.20–0.8 0.10 0.25 ... ... 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
2017 0.20–0.8 0.7 3.5–4.5 0.40–1.0 0.40–0.8 0.10 0.25 ... ... 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
2024 0.50 0.50 3.8–4.9 0.30–0.9 1.2–1.8 0.10 0.25 ... ... 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder

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2219 0.20 0.30 5.8–6.8 0.20–0.40 0.02 ... 0.10 ... ... 0.02–0.10 0.05H 0.15H remainder
3003 0.6 0.7 0.05–0.20 1.0–1.5 ... ... 0.10 ... ... ... 0.05 0.15 remainder
5052 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.10 2.2–2.8 0.15–0.35 0.10 ... ... ... 0.05 0.15 remainder
5056 0.30 0.40 0.10 0.05–0.20 4.5–5.6 0.05–0.20 0.10 ... ... ... 0.05 0.15 remainder
Alclad 5056 5056 alloy clad with 6253 alloy ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
5154 0.25 0.40 0.10 0.10 3.1–3.9 0.15–0.35 0.20 ... ... 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder

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6061 0.40–0.8 0.7 0.15–0.40 0.15 0.8–1.2 0.04–0.35 0.25 ... ... 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
6110 0.7–1.5 0.8 0.20–0.7 0.20–0.7 0.50–1.1 0.04–0.25 0.30 ... ... 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
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6253I 0.50 0.10 ... 1.0–1.5 0.04–0.35 1.6–2.4 ... ... ... 0.05 0.15 remainder
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6262 0.40–0.8 0.7 0.15–0.40 0.15 0.8–1.2 0.04–0.14 0.25 0.40–0.7 0.40–0.7 0.15 0.05 0.15 remainder
7075 0.40 0.50 1.2–2.0 0.30 2.1–2.9 0.18–0.28 5.1–6.1 ... ... 0.20 0.05 0.15 remainder
A
Limits are in mass percent maximum unless otherwise shown.
B
Analysis shall be made for the elements for which limits are shown in this table.
C
For purpose of determining conformance to these limits, an observed value or a calculated value obtained from analysis shall be rounded to the nearest unit in the last right-hand place
of figures used in expressing the specified limit, in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.
D
Others includes listed elements for which no specific limit is shown as well as unlisted metallic elements. The producer may analyze samples for trace elements not specified in the
specification. However, such analysis is not required and may not cover all metallic Others elements. Should any analysis by the producer or the purchaser establish that an Others element
exceeds the limit of Each or that the aggregate of several Others elements exceeds the limit of Total, the material shall be considered non-conforming.
E
Other elements—Total shall be the sum of unspecified metallic elements 0.010% or more each, rounded to the second decimal before determining the sum.
F
Vanadium 0.05% max.
G
The aluminum content is the difference between 100.00% and the sum of all other metallic elements and silicon present in amounts of 0.010% or more each, rounded to the second
decimal before determining the sum.
H
Vanadium 0.05–0.15% zirconium 0.10–0.25%. The total for other elements does not include vanadium and zirconium.
I
Composition of cladding alloy as applied during the course of manufacture. Samples from finished wire shall not be required to conform to these limits.
J
45 to 65% of actual magnesium content.
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lot. Only one specimen shall be taken from any one 1 and without the imposition of cold work) shall, after
piece when more than one piece is available. proper solution and precipitation heat treatment, conform
to the properties specified in Table 1 for T6 and T62
9.3 Test Specimens — Geometry of test specimens
tempers.
and the location in the product from which they are
taken shall be as specified in Test Methods B 557. 11.3 Material in Alloys and Tempers 2014-T4, T451,
T6, T651; 2017-T4, T451; 2024-T4, T6, T351, and
9.4 Test Methods — The tension tests shall be made
T851 shall, after proper resolution heat treatment and
in accordance with Test Methods B 557.
natural aging for not less than 4 days at room tempera-
ture, conform to the properties specified in Table 1
for the T42 temper.
10. Producer Confirmation of Heat-Treat
Response NOTE 6—Beginning with the 1975 revision 6061-T4, T6, T451,
and T651 were deleted from this paragraph because experience has
10.1 In addition to the requirements of 9.1, material shown the reheat-treated material tends to develop large recrystallized
in Alloys 2014, 2017, 2024, and 6061 produced in the grains and may fail to develop the expected level of properties.
O or F temper (within the size limits specified in Table 11.4 Alloy 7075 material in T6, T651, T73, and T7351
1) shall, after proper solution heat treatment and natural tempers shall, after proper resolution heat treatment and
aging for not less than 4 days at room temperature, precipitation heat treatment, conform to the properties
conform to the properties specified in Table 1 for T42 specified in Table 1 for T6 and T62 tempers.
temper material. The heat-treated samples may be tested
prior to four days natural aging, but if they fail to 11.5 Material in T3, T4, T42, T351, and T451
conform to the T42 temper properties, the tests may tempers shall, after proper precipitation heat treatment,
be repeated after completion of four days natural aging conform to the properties specified in Table 1 for the
without prejudice. T8, T6, T62, T851, and T651 tempers, respectively.
10.1.1 Alloy 7075 material produced in the O or
F temper (within the size limits specified in Table 1)
shall, after proper solution heat treatment and precipita- 12. Bend Properties
tion heat treatment, conform to the properties specified 12.1 When bend testing is specified for the alloys,
in Table 1 for T62 temper material. tempers, and dimensions as listed with Bend Diameter
10.1.2 When specified, 7075-O material (within Factor, N, values in Table 1; bend test specimens shall
the size limits specified in Table 1) shall, after proper be prepared and tests shall be made in accordance with
solution and precipitation heat treatment, conform to the applicable requirements of Test Method E 290.
the properties specified to T73 temper in Table 1 and Bend test samples shall be bend cold without cracking
Section 13. through an angle of 180° around a pin having a diameter
equal to N times the product diameter or least thickness
10.2 Number of Specimens—The number of speci- of the specimen.
mens from each lot of O temper material and F temper
material to verify conformance with 10.1 shall be as
specified in 9.2. 13. Stress-Corrosion Resistance
13.1 Alloy 7075 in the T73-type tempers shall be
11. Heat Treatment and Reheat Treatment capable of exhibiting no evidence of stress-corrosion
Capability cracking when subjected to the test specified in 13.2.
11.1 As-received material in the O or F temper and 13.1.1 For lot-acceptable purposes, resistance to
in Alloys 2014, 2017, 2024, and 6061 (within the size stress-corrosion cracking for each lot of material shall
limitation specified in Table 1 and without the imposi- be established by testing the previously selected tension-
tion of cold work) shall, after proper solution heat test samples to the criteria in Table 4.
treatment and natural aging for not less than 4 days
13.1.2 For surveillance purposes, each month the
at room temperature, conform to the properties specified
producer shall perform at least one test for stress-
in Table 1 for T42 material.
corrosion resistance in accordance with 13.2 in the T73
11.2 As-received Alloy 7075 material in the O or type temper, for each thickness range 0.750 in. and
F temper (within the size limitation specified in Table over listed in Table 1, produced that month. Each sample

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TABLE 3 magnification, the coating area in each sample shall

ULTRASONIC DISCONTINUITY LIMITS FOR ROLLED be measured by use of a planimeter on the projected
OR COLD-FINISHED BARA image, and the average of the measurements shall be
Size taken as the area.
Maximum Maximum
Weight Width to
Thickness, per Piece, Thickness Discontinuity
Alloys in. lb Ratio ClassB 15. Dimensional Tolerances
2014, 2219 15.1 Variations from specified dimensions for the
} 0.500–1.499 600 ... B
2024, 7075
material ordered shall not exceed the permissible varia-
1.500–3.000 600 ... A
3.001–6.000 1000 ... B tions specified in the following tables of ANSI H35.2.
A Table No. Title
Discontinuities in excess of those listed in this table shall be allowed
if it is established that they will be removed by machining or that
they are in noncritical areas. 9.1 Diameter, Round Wire and Rod
B
The discontinuity class limits are defined in Section 11 of Practice 9.5 Thickness and Width, Rectangular Wire and
B 594. Bar
9.6 Distance Across Flats, Square, Hexagonal and
Octagonal Wire and Bar
9.7 Thickness and Width, Flattened Wire (Round
Edge)
shall be taken from material considered acceptable in 9.8 Thickness and Width, Flattened and Slit Wire
accordance with lot-acceptance criteria of Table 4. A 9.9 Length, Specific and Multiple
minimum of three adjacent replicate specimens shall 9.10 Twist, Bar in Straight Lengths
9.11 Straightness, Rod and Bar in Straight Lengths
be taken from each sample and tested. The producer Other Than Screw Machine Stock
shall maintain records of all lots so tested and make 9.13 Flatness—Flat Surfaces
them available for examination at the producer’s facility. 9.14 Angularity
9.15 Squareness of Saw Cuts
13.2 The stress-corrosion cracking test shall be per-
formed on material 0.750 in. and over in thickness as
follows: 15.2 Sampling for Inspection — Examination for
dimensional conformance shall be made to ensure con-
13.2.1 Specimens shall be stressed in tension in
formance to the tolerance specified.
the short transverse direction with respect to grain flow
and held at constant strain. The stress level shall be
75% of the specified minimum yield strength.
13.2.2 The stress-corrosion test shall be made in 16. Finish
accordance with Test Method G 47.
16.1 Unless otherwise specified, rod up to and includ-
13.2.3 There shall be no visual evidence of stress- ing 3 in. in diameter and bar up to and including 2
corrosion cracking in any specimen, except that the in. thick (with maximum width for rectangles of 4 in.)
retest provisions of 21.2 shall apply. shall be supplied cold finished. Rod and bar in larger
sizes may be furnished either as rolled or cold finished,
at the producer’s or supplier’s discretion.
14. Cladding Thickness
14.1 The aluminum-alloy coating of Alclad 5056
wire shall have a minimum average thickness corres-
ponding to 16% of the total cross-sectional area of 17. Identification Marking of Product
the wire.
17.1 When specified in the contract or purchase
14.2 When the area of the coating is to be determined order, all material shall be marked in accordance with
on finished wire, transverse cross sections of at least Practice B 666. In addition, 2000 and 7000 series alloys
three wires from the lot shall be mounted to expose furnished in the T6, T651, T73, T7351, or T851 tempers
a transverse cross section and polished for examination shall also be marked with the lot number in at least
with a metallurgical microscope. Using at least 100x one location on each piece.

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TABLE 4
LOT ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR RESISTANCE TO STRESS CORROSION
Lot Acceptance Criteria

Electrical Lot
ConductivityA, % Acceptance
Alloy and Temper IACS Level of Mechanical Properties Status

7075–T73 and T7351 40.0 or greater per specified requirements acceptable

38.0 through 39.9 per specified requirements and yield strength does not exceed acceptable
minimum by more than 11.9 ksi
38.0 through 39.9 per specified requirements but yield strength exceeds minimum by unacceptableB
12.0 ksi or more
less than 38.0 any level unacceptableB

ProductA,B Thickness, in. Location

Rolled or cold finished from rolled stock all surface of tension-test sample
Cold finished from extruded stock up through 0.100 surface of tension-test sample
subsurface after removing approximately 10 % of the thickness by
over 0.100 through 0.500 machining
subsurface at approximate center of thickness on a plane parallel to
over 0.500 through 1.500 the longitudinal centerline of the material
subsurface of tension-test sample surface that is closest to the center
over 1.500 of the material and on a plane parallel to the extrusion surface
A
The electrical conductivity shall be determined in accordance with Test Method E 1004 in the following locations:
B
When material is found to be unacceptable, it shall be reprocessed (additionl precipitation heat teatment or re-solution heat treatment, stress
relieving and precipitation heat treatment, when applicable).

18. Internal Quality 20. Source Inspection

18.1 When specified by the purchaser at the time 20.1 If the purchaser desires that his representative
of placing the order, each bar 0.500 in. or greater in inspect or witness the inspection and testing of the
thickness or smallest dimension in Alloys 2014, 2024, material prior to shipment, such agreement shall be
2219, and 7075 shall be tested in accordance with made by the purchaser and producer as part of the
Practice B 594 to the discontinuity acceptance limits purchase contract.
of Table 3.
20.2 When such inspection or witness of inspection
and testing is agreed upon, the producer shall afford
the purchaser’s representative all reasonable facilities
to satisfy him that the material meets the requirements
19. General Quality of this specification. Inspection and tests shall be con-
19.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall ducted so there is no unnecessary interference with the
be supplied in the mill finish and shall be uniform as producer’s operations.
defined by the requirements of this specification and
shall be commercially sound. Any requirement not so
covered is subject to negotiation between the producer 21. Rejection and Retest
and the purchaser. 21.1 If any material fails to conform to all of the
applicable requirements of this specification, it shall
19.2 Each inspection lot of bar, rod, and wire shall be
be cause for rejection of the inspection lot.
examined to determine conformance to this specification
with respect to general quality and identification mark- 21.2 When there is evidence that a failed specimen
ing. On approval of the purchaser, however, the producer was not representative of the inspection lot and when
may use a system of statistical quality control for such no other sampling plan is provided or approved by the
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least two additional specimens shall be selected to portation, and each package shall contain only one size,
replace each test specimen that failed. All specimens alloy, and temper of material unless otherwise agreed.
so selected for retest shall meet the requirements of The type of packing and gross weight of containers
the specification or the lot shall be subject to rejection. shall, unless otherwise agreed upon, be at the producer’s
discretion, provided that they are such as to ensure
21.3 Material in which defects are discovered subse-
acceptance by common or other carriers for safe trans-
quent to inspection may be rejected.
portation at the lowest rate to the delivery point.
21.4 If material is rejected by the purchaser, the
23.2 Each shipping container shall be marked with
producer or supplier is responsible only for replacement
the purchase order number, material size, specification
of the material to the purchaser. As much as possible
number, alloy and temper, gross and net weight, and
of the rejected material shall be returned to the producer
the producer’s name and trademark.
or supplier.
23.3 When specified in the contract or purchase
order, material shall be preserved, packaged, and packed
22. Certification in accordance with the requirements of Practices B
660. The applicable levels shall be as specified in the
22.1 The producer or supplier shall furnish to the
contract or order. Marking for shipment of such material
purchaser a certificate of inspection stating that each
shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil
lot has been sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance
agencies and MIL-STD-129 for military agencies.
with this specification, and has been found to meet the
requirements.

23. Packaging and Package Marking 24. Keywords

23.1 The material shall be packaged to provide 24.1 aluminum alloy; rolled or cold-finished bar;
adequate protection during normal handling and trans- rolled or cold-finished rod; rolled or cold-finished wire

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ANNEXES

(Mandatory Information)

A1. BASIS FOR INCLUSION OF PROPERTY

LIMITS
A1.1 Limits are established at a level at which a
statistical evaluation of the data indicates that 99% of
the population obtained from all standard material meets
the limit with 95% confidence. For the products de-
scribed, mechanical property limits for the respective
size ranges are based on the analyses of at least 100
data from standard production material with no more
than ten data from a given lot. All tests are performed
in accordance with the appropriate ASTM test methods.
For informational purposes, refer to “Statistical Aspects
of Mechanical Property Assurance” in the Related
Material section of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards,
Vol 02.02.

A2. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION OF NEW ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM

ALLOYS IN THIS SPECIFICATION

A2.1 Prior to acceptance for inclusion in this specifi- A2.2.5 For codification purposes, an alloying ele-
cation, the composition of wrought or cast aluminum ment is any element intentionally added for any purpose
or aluminum alloy shall be registered in accordance other than grain refinement and for which minimum
with ANSI H35.1. The Aluminum Association holds and maximum limits are specified. Unalloyed aluminum
the Secretariat of ANSI H35 Committee and administers contains a minimum of 99.00% aluminum.
the criteria and procedures for registration.
A2.2.6 Standard limits for alloying elements and
A2.2 If it is documented that the Aluminum Associa- impurities are expressed to the following decimal places:
tion could not or would not register a given composition,
Less than 0.001% 0.000X
an alternative procedure and the criteria for acceptance 0.001 to but less than 0.01% 0.00X
shall be as follows: 0.01 to but less than 0.10%
Unalloyed aluminum made by a refining process 0.0XX
A2.2.1 The designation submitted for inclusion Alloys and unalloyed aluminum not made by a
does not utilize the same designation system as described refining process 0.0X
in ANSI H35.1. A designation not in conflict with 0.10 through 0.55% 0.XX
(It is customary to express limits of 0.30 through
other designation systems or a trade name is acceptable.
0.55% as 0.X0 or 0.X5)
A2.2.2 The aluminum or aluminum alloy has been Over 0.55% 0.X, X.X, etc.
(Except that combined Si + Fe limits for 99.00%
offered for sale in commercial quantities within the minimum aluminum must be expressed as 0.XX
prior twelve months to at least three identifiable users. or 1.XX)

A2.2.3 The complete chemical composition limits

are submitted. A2.2.7 Standard limits for alloying elements and
impurities are expressed in the following sequence:
A2.2.4 The composition is, in the judgement of Silicon; Iron; Copper; Manganese; Magnesium; Chro-
the responsible subcommittee, significantly different mium; Nickel; Zinc (Note A2.1); Titanium; Other Ele-
from that of any other aluminum or aluminum alloy ments, Each; Other Elements, Total; Aluminum (Note
already in the specification. A2.2).

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NOTE A2.1 — Additional specified elements having limits are

inserted in alphabetical order of their chemical symbols between
zinc and titanium, or are specified in footnotes.

NOTE A2.2 — Aluminum is specified as minimum for unalloyed

aluminum and as a remainder for aluminum alloys.

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